THE son of soccer legend Trevor Francis will appear in court today accused of a burglary at the home of Lee Hendrie – and stealing valuables including a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes.

James Francis, 24, is due to attend a committal hearing at Leamington Magistrates Court in connection with an alleged break-in at a cottage in the grounds of a £1.7 million Midland mansion belonging to the former Holte End favourite.

The semi-professional footballer is alleged to have stolen a string of luxury goods from a cottage at Hendrie’s six-bedroom country house in leafy Rowington, Warwickshire.

Among the high-value goods that Francis – the youngest son of Britain’s first £1 million footballer – is accused of stealing is one diamond earring.

Hendrie, known at the height of his sporting fame for his love of designer gear, famously used to sport a sparkling diamond earring – much to the amusement of rival fans. Francis is also accused of taking a luxury Vertu smartphone. The exact model is not known.

The list of other goods allegedly stolen is:

Golf clubs;

Roberto Cavalli boots;

Designer sunglasses;

Gucci boots;

A Versace watch;

A Gucci clutch bag;

Dolce and Gabbana boots;

A jewellery box containing costume jewellery;

Six souvenir football shirts.

Mr Francis was arrested by West Midlands Police last year.

He was later charged with one count of burglary (other than from a dwelling) contrary to the Theft Act 1968, and first appeared at Leamington Magistrates Court on November 16.

It is understood that the charge centres around allegations that Mr Francis committed burglary at a cottage in the sprawling grounds of Hendrie’s mansion, Finwood Lawn, between July 8 and the end of July last year.

It is alleged that the 24-year-old, who himself has played for a variety of Midland clubs including Kidderminster Harriers, broke into a cottage – one of two on the site – which was apparently being used as a storeroom at the time.

Hendrie was not believed to have been living at Finwood Lawn at the time of the alleged burglary last July. His main home is in Solihull.

James Francis is regarded as a talented local footballer but has never shown the promise that turned his father into a Blues legend. It was his £1 million transfer from Birmingham to Nottingham Forest in 1979 that saw the striker become a household name.

Trevor Francis won the European Cup with Brian Clough’s team just months later – with the centre forward famously scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Malmo. Family man Francis won 53 caps for England and later played for Glasgow Rangers, Manchester City and Italian giant Sampdoria.

He went on to manage Sheffield Wednesday, Crystal Palace and his beloved Birmingham City.

Former Villa hero Hendrie paid £1.6 million in 2006 for his Warwickshire pile, which is currently up for sale for £1.7 million.